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Posted Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:17:48 GMT by Alen
Good Day I would like to purchase special MDF Sheets (which are not available in mainland Europe) in the UK and transport them in a van via France to Switzerland. The material is for personal use only, the worth incl. VAT would be around 2000 GBP and I would do the transport myself. What kind of declarations do I need upon leaving the UK and transiting France? Can I do all the declarations myself? The manufacturer would supply me with a declaration of the goods. Anything else I need to do, except for paying VAT in Switzerland? Thanks for your support!
Posted Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:43:52 GMT by HMRC Admin 21 Response
Hi,
Please see below guidance on bringing goods into the UK for personal use.
Bringing goods into the UK for personal use.
Thank you.
 
Posted Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:12:14 GMT by Customs oldtimer
Hi This guidance covers declarations for personal exports. The value of the goods will most likely be outside your personal allowance for other goods https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-how-to-declare-personal-goods-you-bring-into-or-take-out-of-the-uk If you are travelling through France you may need a transit declaration to move the goods through without a customs declaration or incurring any charges until your destination. You will need to check requirements with the French authorities. You may find that the French authorities do not have such simplified procedures.

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